This way you can do more for the environment

Second year, new goals – and what do you have planned for 2023? Often the decision is to eat healthy, save money or exercise more. But is a wholehearted, more sustainable life also part of your new project? Many feel that sustainability is simply expensive and restricts daily life. So you can quickly give up on sustainable solutions. But you don’t have to move mountains to do something good for the environment. On the contrary: You can achieve a lot with a little effort. And you can even take advantage of it yourself.

sell clothes

Don’t like the sweater you bought for Christmas? If you don’t enjoy it, someone else will surely enjoy it. Therefore, it is time to find the new owner of the sweater. You can also empty your closet to create more space. You will surely come across other clothing items that you no longer need. These can be sold on different platforms. So not only are you doing something good for the environment, but your wallet also benefits from it.

Second-hand and recycled fashion

The number of clothing purchases is constantly increasing. Waste of resources, damage to the environment and exploitation are thus supported. Fortunately, many fashion houses offer sustainable clothing made from recycled materials.

Next time you go shopping, you can also plan to visit the second-hand store. Giving used clothes a second life not only saves the environment, but also your wallet. There are also countless platforms where you can buy stylish vintage clothing and second-hand designer pieces.

conscious washing

Our oceans are polluted with countless pieces of plastic. Surprisingly, these come mostly from synthetic clothing. When these are washed, small particles of textile fibers come out. Unfortunately, the water is polluted because treatment plants cannot filter the microplastics. This is true even in the remote waters of Antarctica.
Fortunately, there are products that collect microplastics in the drum during the washing process. There are also filters on the market that prevent particles from entering our waters. However, you can extend a helping hand with short washes at low temperatures. Ideally, you only run wash programs at full load.

holidays nearby

Traveling in the current Corona period can be quite difficult. You can also spend your holidays in your home country to avoid canceled flights and cancellation fees. You don’t always have to travel to the other side of the world to have a great vacation. The beauties of our country can be discovered during bathing holidays at Lake Maggiore, hiking holidays in the Alps or on city trips. But if you still want to go a little further, here’s what to do: You can also travel abroad in an eco-friendly way. You can reach many beautiful cities in our neighboring countries by train.

Avoid driving

When the bike is already starting to gather dust in the basement, it’s time to get back in the saddle. You don’t always have to drive for shorter distances. The environment will thank you if you walk or bike short distances. Health benefits as well as the environment. Public transport can also be used for longer distances in the name of nature. The following applies: Sit back and enjoy your break! You do not have this comfort while driving.

plant-based diet

It’s getting easier and easier to be vegetarian or vegan. A wide variety of substitutes can be found in almost all supermarkets. You don’t have to go out all at once. It helps a lot if you reduce your consumption of meat or dairy products a little.
So you can try vegetarian or vegan cuisine for a certain period of time. You are already contributing to the fight against animal suffering. Your health is not neglected either. On the contrary, you can enjoy a number of health benefits by eating a plant-based diet.

Avoid food waste

The Swiss are especially active waste producers: around 80 to 90 million tons of waste is produced in this country every year. Food waste is a particularly big problem. That’s why you should only buy what you really need. It is best to put foods that are nearing their expiration date in front of the refrigerator. This will remind you which foods to eat first. Small leftovers often lead to food waste. Therefore, it is also recommended to portion it correctly before cooking.